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Today on Calon FM
From 8am Dave Williams will be joined by musicians Dai Evison and Adrian Burns of Midnight Hustle who have written and recorded an anthem for Wrexham AFC.
At lunchtime from 12pm Trish Maybury will be here with winners of the Welsh Libraries Express Yourself competition and new local venture Central Bazaar.
Tim and Simon are here from 4pm with another edition of The Waffle followed by Jim Hickson’s blues collection on Jukejoint at 6pm and Jen Long at 7pm
This Week on Calon FM
Coming up thius week we have community interviews with Loggerheads, The Glyndŵr Summer Ball, Cantorion Rhos Choir and local musicians Midnight Hustle as well as all of your favourite shows.
Click here to see our full schedule
Events:
Monika Thomas
Not to be missed! – singer/songwriter Monika Thomas singing live at the D’Melting Pot in Chester this Thursday.
Singing a mixture of her own music and favourite covers, Monika will be playing piano and combined with her delicate voice, to create a warm, chilled out evening in this relaxing venue. For more information on the venue and other listings click here
‘Music in the Air’
Mountain Harmony Mold Ladies Barbershop Chorus Present “Music in the Air” in aid of Wales Air Ambulence Service.
The concert takes place on March 27th at Theatre Clwyd and features Wales Premier Ladies Barbershop Chorus Mountain Harmony, the award winning Trelawnyd Male Voice Choir and Saxafaction.
For more details about this, and other concerts visit www.mountainharmonychorus.com
Stroke A-Wear-Ness Fashion Show
Following the success of previous fundraisers in the area, on Wednesday 24th March the Stroke Association will be raising money by holding a Fashion Show at Wrexham Football Ground. Tickets are only £4 for what is bound to be a great night of fundraising. All the models have had or are involved with some-one affected by Stroke. Volunteers from Calon FM will be at the show interviewing the audience and people taking part in the event. For more information about this and other events, contact Claire Bancroft on 02920 524 411 or visit The Stroke Association website at www.stroke.org.uk
Acoustic Live Theatr Stiwt
Acoustic Live is now in full swing and ready to keep brining you the best acoustic music possible. After the success of February’s event, the next event on 26th March features the outstanding Paul Sturman Band and Kevin Critchley Outfit – Two bands full of musical talent.
Tickets are only £4. Find out more about events and artists by visiting www.acoustic-live.co.uk
Can you fill a starring role?
New Start Theatre Group, who joined Dave Williams in the studio last month, are looking for a singer/actor (preferably a tenor) aged 20-40 for the role of Mr Snow in their upcoming production of ‘Carousel’ at the William Aston Hall in Wrexham.
If you’re interested and would be available to perform in the show on June 17th, 18th and 19th this summer, contact Mary Rowley on 01978 362387 or email maryrowleym@aol.com
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café Comes to Llangollen
The Alzheimer’s Society has announced the launch of a new dementia café in Llangollen on Thursday 11th of March. The launch will take place from 11.30am to 1.30pm in the Function Room at the Wild Pheasant Hotel.
A Dementia Café is a chance for people to get together socially in an informal environment. It’s an opportunity for people to talk openly about their diagnosis, meet news friends and find out how to access the right information and support. People with dementia, their carers and families are all welcome to attend.
Alzheimer’s Society activities in the area. For more details of how to attend or to become a volunteer contact Tracy Stockin on 01745 343026 or email denbighshirealzheimers@fsmail.net Where to go for advice and information? Call the Alzheimer’s Society helpline on 0845 300 0336 or visit the website www.alzheimers.org.uk
Gok’s Fashion Fix is coming to Wrexham on Sunday 21st March
Gok’s Fashion Fix is returning for a brand new series where he will be hitting the road in a bid to cure the nation’s fashion woes.
Gok’s on a mission to banish the nation’s wardrobe disasters and is travelling round the country to find the woman or man who needs his help the most. .
We’ve selected six mid-sized towns to visit – Move over Milan, forget Paris, never mind New York – Its time to put Britain’s small towns on the fashion map.
Gok is sending out a fashion SOS and inviting the whole town to bring as much of their wardrobe as they can manage and show him their wardrobe disasters. Gok will select the worst dressed person to receive the mother of all makeovers.
Come along for figure fixing, mini makeovers and a collective wardrobe clearout. Gok and the team will be at Memorial Hall, Bodhyfryd from 9am on Sunday 21st March. For more details visit www.channel4.com/takepart
Ruth Jones in Wrexham
The actress and writer from Gavin and Stacey is coming to Wrexham to open the town’s newly refurbished library.
Wrexham Library is holding a re-opneing ceremony on March 22nd with special guest Ruth Jones at 12.30pm when the doors will be opened for the public to take a look around their brand new library.
As covered with Paul Jeorett on Calon Talks Books, Wrexham Library has undergone huge renovation improving both services and the library building itself. The library is now the only venue in Wales or BFI Mediatheque which is a ‘digital dukebox’ of television and film programmes from the BFI National Archive.
Wrexham library will feature a collection of material of Welsh interest including the 1916 National Eisteddfod at Aberystwyth and the Wales vs Ireland football at the Racecourse in 1906.
Ruth Jones will be chatting to Calon FM presenters on the day so stay tuned for interviews following the event!
Nightingale House Hospice Ladies Midnight Walk 2010
On Saturday 26th June 2010 Nightingale House Hospice will have running another of their hugely successful Midnight Walks. The sponsored walk, which is a 10 mile walk around Wrexham, raised over £190,000 last year due to an overwhelming response and the 1,800 ladies walking through the night. Money raised in 2009 helped to run the Hospice for 27 days. Thie year, they hope to raise enough to support its palliative care services for a whole month.
For more details about Nightingale House Hospice and the Ladies Midnight Walk, click on the pictures to the left or visit www.nightingalehouse.co.uk and to register for the walk visit www.ladiesmidnightwalk.co.uk
Wrexham Matters
Police team offers advice
The Gresford and Marford neighbourhood policing team is bringing villagers together for an information afternoon next month as part of its Operation Cinnamon programme.
The event takes place on March 11 at Marford Community Centre. It aims to offer residents information and advice on bogus callers, distraction burglaries and anti social behaviour.
Residents will be able to meet their neighbourhood policing team and local councillors. Representatives of voluntary organisations, Age Concern, the fire service and welfare rights groups will also be on hand to give advice.
The afternoon includes a free buffet lunch, bingo and a raffle with prizes donated by businesses in Gresford and Marford.
The event will be held at Marford Community Centre, Pant Lane and starts at 12:15pm. Further information is available from PCSO Scott Noble on 07854 330178.
Giant dragon planned for Welsh border
A Wrexham area art dealer wants to build a 210ft giant dragon to hover over Chirk.
Even taller than Nelson’s Column, the red bronze sculpture will become the tallest public artwork in the UK.
Art dealer, Simon Wingett, of Erbistock, near Wrexham, is behind the plan. He hopes to build the £6m sculpture with commercial sponsorship along with raising money for a cancer charity.
The artwork – called Waking the Dragon – will symbolise Wales’ heritage and culture. The project was unveiled on St David’s Day.
Welsh soldiers return to Wrexham
The first Battalion Welsh Guards will march through Wrexham on March 25th to mark their return from Helmand province in Afghanistan.
The soldiers will assemble at Hightown Barracks for inspection at 11am before trooping to the Guildhall.
The Mayor, Councillor Arwel Gwynn Jones, will take the salute outside the Halifax Building Society in Hope Street.
Over-50s get the chance to show their talents in Wrexham
A competition in May is set to prove you’re never too old to show off your talent.
Over-50s in North Wales have been invited to take part in a talent contest in Wrexham on May 15.
The event is organised by Flintshire and Wrexham councils and will be held in Wrexham’s Memorial Hall.
First prize this year is a Pontin’s weekend break for two plus £100. The runner-up will get £100.
Application forms are available by phone 01978 292683. Show tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Wrexham.
Wrexham people confident over crime fighting
Wrexham is more confident about local crime fighting than any other area in north Wales, a new survey has revealed.
People across the region have been asked if they agree that the police and local council are dealing with anti-social behaviour and crime issues effectively in their area.
In Wrexham near 70% of people said they were happy with the service from the local police and council – the highest level in north Wales.
The telephone survey of a sample quote was carried out in response to a Government target aimed at raising public confidence in tackling local crime.
NME Radar Tour comes to Wrexham
Music magazine NME brings its Radar tour to Wrexham’s Central Station on May 6.
Joint headliners Hurst and Everything Everything will be supported by Darwin Deez and a selection of local bands.
For more information visit the www.nme.com or call 0871 2301094.
Show News
Nightingale House Hospice Drag Walk
10/03/10
Kim Houghton and Laura Parry were Dave Williams’ guests on Wednesday’s edition of the Community Focus. They came into chat about the Drag Walk which takes place on Sunday 21st March. It’s a 3 mile sponsored walk (for men only) which starts and finishes at Wrexham football club. So far, 100 people have signed up to take part but many more would be very much appreciated. There is still time to sign up so if you fancy having a lot of fun while raising money for Nightingale House, either call 01978 314292 or register online at www.nightingalehouse.co.uk
Cantorian Rhos
10/03/10
On this Wednesday’s breakfast show, Dave Williams spoke to Geraint Owens from Cantorian Rhos. Gareth came in to chat about the choir’s search for a new Musical Director. The present director Mervyn Cousins is stepping down to concentrate on his responsibilities as Executive Director of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Geraint also looked forward to some of the choir’s forthcoming events which include a performance at Eaton Hall on 15th April and a trip to Bangor in Northern Ireland to take part in a music festival. To find out about the choir, you can call Geraint on 01978 361347 or email geraintowens@talktalk.net
Loggerheads Country Park
08/03/10
On Monday’s lunchtime show, Dave Williams’ guest was Jane Clough owner of Caffi Florence at Loggerheads Country Park. Open since December 2007, it offers an extensive menu of home-cooked food with the emphasis very much on local produce. As well as the food, Jane and her hard-working team also offer workshops on everything from cookery to arts and craft. Caffi Florence is open from ten until 5 everyday and for more information you can visit www.caffiflorence.co.uk or call 01352 810397
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